Two terrorists were killed during an ongoing encounter with the security forces in South Kashmir's Pulwama district, the police said on Friday, 6 November.
During a search, incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered, ANI reported.
According to the Kashmir Zone Police, a local terrorist also surrendered during the encounter in the Lalpora village of Pampore in Pulwama.
“One local terrorist surrendered during the encounter in Pampore. Operation is going on.”J&K Police
The encounter started on Thursday night after a Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) was launched in Pampore area by the security forces.
Bodies of the killed terrorists have been retrieved from site of encounter, who, as per reliable sources, are Pakistani nationals, the police said.
“The terrorist who surrendered (has been) identified as Khawar Sultan Mir, resident of Drangbal, Pampore. All three were affiliated with LeT.”J&K Police, as quoted by ANI
(With inputs from ANI and IANS.)
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